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South Africa beat England 32-12 in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final on 2 November 2019 at the International Stadium Yokohama, Japan. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe each scored tries, with Handré Pollard contributing 22 points from the boot. It was South Africa’s third Rugby World Cup title. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the…

Kurt-Lee Arendse is a South African wing and fullback born in 1998, known for his electric pace, aerial ability, and instinct for the tryline. He plays for the Bulls, earned over 20 Test caps for the Springboks since breaking into the side in 2022, and was part of South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup winning…

Steven Kitshoff is a South African loosehead prop born in Cape Town in 1993, considered one of the most technically complete scrummagers in the world. He has played for the Stormers and Ulster and has earned over 80 Test caps for South Africa. Kitshoff is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, lifting the trophy in…

Lood de Jager is a South African lock born in 1992, standing 2.06m tall and considered one of the premier lineout operators in world rugby. He has played for the Bulls, Cheetahs, Sale Sharks, and Stormers, and is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner (2019 and 2023). His aerial dominance and physicality make him a…

Lukhanyo Am is a South African centre born in East London in 1995, widely regarded as one of the finest defensive centres in world rugby. He plays for the Sharks and is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner (2019 and 2023). Am famously scored a hat-trick against the British and Irish Lions in the second…

Cheslin Kolbe is a South African wing and fullback born in Cape Town in 1993, famous for his explosive footwork and devastating acceleration. He scored a crucial individual try in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final against England and is a two-time World Cup winner (2019 and 2023). He has played his club rugby for…

South Africa have won four Rugby World Cups: 1995 (Johannesburg), 2007 (Paris), 2019 (Yokohama) and 2023 (Paris). They are joint record holders alongside New Zealand, who also have four World Cup titles. No other nation has won more than two. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…

New Zealand lead the all-time series 62-42 with 3 draws from 107 Tests, first played in 1921. It is the most-contested rivalry in Test rugby history. South Africa’s four World Cup wins include two victories over New Zealand in finals, in 1995 and 2023. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…

Jesse Kriel is a South African centre and wing born in 1994, who made his Springbok debut in 2015 and has earned over 60 Test caps. Known for his powerful running, reliable defence, and big-game temperament, he has been part of two World Cup winning squads in 2019 and 2023. He plays club rugby in…

Kwagga Smith is a South African flanker and number 8 born in 1993, who first rose to prominence as a rugby sevens player, winning Olympic bronze for South Africa at the 2016 Rio Games (Fiji claimed gold). He transitioned to the XVs game and became a key Springbok squad member, valued for his electric pace,…